BED REST, PROLONGED: PREVENTING COMPLICATIONS -- AN OVERVIEW

Course overview

Bed rest is a form of therapy, either prescribed (e.g., for women whose pregnancies are determined to be high-risk) or imposed (e.g., for patients who are critically ill). Bed rest is undertaken for a specified length of time or until the return of physiological homeostasis or well-being. This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of preventing complications associated with PBR, including its clinical presentation, symptoms, and treatment, and to aid in caring for the patient with this diagnosis. Readers may explore any or all of the topics. One contact hour of continuing education credit is available for those who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form.